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The Breakup Loop: Why the TikTok Algorithm May Keep You Heartbroken

Jonathan Wolfe

the New York Times

Jul 26, 2026

Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab explains how social media can be very responsive to emotional states and how disruptive that can be.

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We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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